OBITUARIES

Aug 4, 2018

Dolores M. Maier, age 93 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  She was born on March 22, 1925 in Madison to Richard and Inez (Anzinger) Barry.  Dolores married the love of her life, Herbert J. Maier on June 17, 1950 in Madison.  She worked at Rayovac in Portage...

Aug 3, 2018

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Michael A. Sayre, age 60 of Westfield, formerly of Muskego, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug 3, 2018 at his home.  He was born on August 5, 1957 to James and Betty (Veal) Sayre in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  He is survived by children, Lauren & Andy Sayre, granddaughter, Georgia,...

Jul 28, 2018

Edward “Eddie” Borzick of Harrisville, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at a rich old age of 93 years at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  He was the eleventh of twelve children born to Frank Borzick and Rose Kasierski on March 4, 1925.  Eddie was raised on the family farm in Harris Township, Marquette County. He served...

Jul 26, 2018

Bryan Lee Hart, age 55 of Jacksonville, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland, CA.

Bryan was born August 14, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Oscar and Margaret (Rodger) Hart. As a youth, Bryan moved to Endeavor, WI and graduated from Portage High School in 1980....

Jul 20, 2018

Nancy Ann (Tyree) Becker, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living.  Nancy was born June 2, 1935 to Daniel & Lorraine in Antigo, WI.  She grew up in Racine and attended college in Whitewater earning her teaching credentials.  She married Robert (Bob) Becker on August 24, 1957 and they...

Jul 19, 2018

Bernie C. Fritz, age 77 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on July 30, 1940 in Town of Springfield, WI to Bernie E. and Ella (Schrank) Fritz.  Bernie married Janet Carlton on June 16, 1962 in Oxford.  He spent most of his life working in the logging industry. ...

Jul 13, 2018

Gordon S. Sybell, age 84 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.  He was born on August 15, 1933 in Westfield to Charles and Mildred (Walsh) Sybell.  Gordon married Hazel on June 16, 1979 in Westfield.  He was born, raised and spent his entire life in Westfield.  Gordon was a farmer and worked at...

Jul 8, 2018

Thomas E. Giese, age 81 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on October 26, 1936 in Harrisville to George and Louise (Miller) Giese.  Tom married Rita (Connolly) Fravel on November 26, 1983.  He was a hard worker and always had to keep busy.  Tom was still...

Jul 2, 2018

Deborah L. Billington, age 56 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at her home.  She was born on March 21, 1962 in Elgin, Illinois to John Jr. and Shirley (Biesterfeld) Shirley.

Survivors include her two children, Joe Harjung and Christina Shirley; five loving grandchildren and one great grandson; her parents, John and Shirley Shirley;...

Jun 28, 2018

Willard E. Buchholz, age 99, of Westfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma, WI.

Willard was born on July 14, 1918 as one of four children to Gustav and Mae (Luedtke) Buchholz.  Willard grew up on a farm on the Mecan River near Montello.  He spent the remainder...

Jun 23, 2018

E. Gene Kohnke, age 80 of Westfield, was called home on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her residence.

Evangeline Gene (Grimm) was born on January 12, 1938 in Wautoma, WI, the second daughter of Elver G. and Kathleen E. (Good) Grimm.

On May 24, 1958 she was united in marriage to Raland A. Kohnke at the...

Jun 19, 2018

Fred A. Templin, age 90 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Montello Care Center.  He was born on October 14, 1927 in Wisconsin Dells to Emil and Esther (Foreman) Templin.

Fred worked at Brakebush Brothers for many years and then at Marquette Area Opportunities in Montello until his retirement.  He was proud to...

Jun 8, 2018

Mark Pedersen, 55, of Westfield, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 8th, 2018.  Born September 9th, 1962, he spent his early years being raised in Racine, WI.  He is preceded in death by both parents, Viggo and Harriet (Klesczewski) Pedersen and infant brother, Alan.  Surviving family includes brother Paul Pedersen of Manitowoc; nieces Dana Pedersen...

Jun 3, 2018

Mary Jean Christensen, age 79 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage.  Mary Jean was born on June 25, 1938 in Westfield the daughter of Nina Waldo and Marvin Feldman.

Mary Jean graduated from Union High School in Westfield in 1956.  She began working at Westfield State Bank in August of...

May 17, 2018

Carol J. Braker, age 71 of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 17, 2018.  She was born on July 20, 1946 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Michael and Charlotte (Mallon) Maleck.  She married Kenneth L. Braker on August 24, 1974 in Beaver Dam.  Carol and Ken moved to Harrisville in 1978 and owned/operated Braker’s Northern Bar in Harrisville...

Apr 30, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Zuelke, age 87 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Juliette Manor in Berlin.  She was born on January 30, 1931 in Fond du Lac to George and Anastasia (Lepine) Heiland.  Betty married William R. Scherer on June 16, 1956, he preceded her in death on October 13, 1983.  Betty then married...

Apr 24, 2018

Marvin D. Ahlstrom, age 90 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by some of his loving family on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home.  He was born on July 1, 1927 in Bertrand, NE to Frank and Nina (Johnston) Ahlstrom.  Marv married Rosemarie Nadler on August 7, 1946.  He held several jobs while living in Illinois to support...

Apr 21, 2018

Robert W. Binder, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  He was born on December 29, 1925 in Bakersville, WI to Wenzel and Mary (Schifflachner) Binder.  Bob’s parents passed away when he was young and he was raised by his foster parents, Albert and Myrtle Semrow.  Bob was a...

Apr 17, 2018

Raymond H. Schaub Jr., age 59 of Harrisville, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  He was born on January 20, 1959 in Munich, Germany to Raymond and Margarete (Kubitzki) Schaub Sr.  For years, Ray operated Lakeland Liquidators in Oxford.  He was currently a driver for Medvan Transport.  Ray enjoyed making creations out of recycled wood to sell.  He...

Apr 13, 2018

Jon Salhus, age 80, formerly of Sun City, AZ, passed away on April 13, 2018 in Westfield, WI. He was born in Canby, MN to parents Reuben Salhus and Blanche (Merritt) Salhus. Jon graduated from Canby High School in 1956, an accomplished athlete and thespian, receiving a football scholarship to attend Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Jon married Mary...